Texas unemployment fell in September and October to 6.3 percent and 6.2 percent respectively, according to seasonally adjusted data released Friday by the Texas Workforce Commission.

The release of both reports was delayed by the federal shutdown in October. TWC produces economic data in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The state added 43,800 jobs during the two-month period, 36,400 jobs in September and 7,400 jobs in October. TWC Chairman Andres Alcantar said private-sector hiring was largely responsible for the additional jobs.